Junior Producer
ITV Sport
12 month FTC, Full Time
Office Location: Gray’s Inn Road, London (Hybrid)
Closing Date: 26th February 2023
Why you should join us…
We connect with millions of people every day, make content they can't get enough of and reflect and shape the world we live in… and we do all this through the power of creativity.
We will be a digitally led entertainment and media company that creates and brings brilliant content to audiences, wherever, whenever and however they choose.
The team
ITV Sport produces some of the biggest sporting events on the calendar such as FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, Rugby World Cup, Six Nations Championship, England Football Internationals, Snooker, Darts, Motor Sport and the best of UK Horse Racing, including The Grand National, Cheltenham Festival and The Derby.
This role entails
In this post, you will learn the skills necessary to become a full Producer at ITV Sport. You will be responsible for creating material for high-profile ITV Sport output, such as major football and rugby events, the FA Cup, the Six Nations Championship, and all major UK horse racing festivals. You'll soon develop confidence and the ability to create unique VT sequences, match edits, analysis packages, and features.
The role of Junior Producer is critical to our team, as they play a key role in creating engaging and visually compelling content that will keep our viewers engaged.
Key responsibilities…
- Working on VT on live shows
- Assisting on Outside Broadcasts
- Supporting Programme Editors, Directors & Senior Producers
- Liaising with on screen talent for analysis packages
- Generating ideas and suggestions for content
- Carrying out research on behalf of Producers and Editors
- Creating digital content for ITV Sport
To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:
Minimum role criteria:
- Some experience of working in a live broadcast setting, preferably Sport
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of editing content
- Experience of filming content.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from candidates with a disability and as a Disability Confident Leader if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you have a disability, we’ll guarantee you’ll get to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
The Key role criteria is as follows:
- Strong interest and knowledge of sports including Football, Rugby Union and Horse Racing in particular
- A self-starter, with strong organisational skills and eagerness to learn
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- A keen interest in developing story ideas and content suggestions
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application & selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything... our email is [email protected].
Closing Date: 26th February 2023
What we can offer
At ITV all of our eligible employees get an annual bonus. We’re a living wage employer - in fact we were the first UK broadcaster to sign up.
We look after our people at every stage of their career and through different life events. We provide all employees with digital health services, wellbeing support, income protection cover and life assurance, as well as enhanced family leave and pay.
We help everyone save today and also for tomorrow, with brilliant deals on high street and online shopping, a savings plan with the opportunity to buy discounted ITV shares and our DC Pension Plan, which ITV will also contribute to.
Plus, you can choose from a range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, from buying up to six weeks of extra holiday a year, private healthcare or a health cash plan, to saving money on a bike, gym membership or a brand-new low-emission car.
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. Our email is [email protected].
* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.